Persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous: roto-extraction and other surgical experience
S. J. Nankin and W. E. Scott
We discuss nine cases of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous seen
recently, including mode of presentation, management and postsurgical
follow-up. Emphasis is placed on early operative intervention in order to
preserve the globe, as well as to prevent irremedial stimulus deprivation
amblyopia. The advantages of roto-extraction in the surgical approach to
this entity are considered, and the difficulties of postoperative visual
rehabilitation are also discussed.
